Motivated students at historically Black colleges and universities are not sitting idle this midterm election. They have ...

Inspired by my father's artistry, a childhood Halloween memory comes full circle with the help of an all-Black female creative team.

Nyakio Grieco tells ESSENCE all about her wins, losses, and why she’s expanding Thirteen Lune to South Africa.

Ahead of Election Day, ESSENCE's final Paint The Polls Black town hall explored voting rights, reproductive justice, ...

From historic firsts to building political power, these candidates are redefining leadership on a national scale to create ...

From Rachel Scott’s iconic win to Keke Palmer’s archival look, the 2026 CFDA Awards celebrated the state of American fashion.

Inspired by Cirque du Soleil, the rapper took her annual October celebration to Las Vegas with a new theme and creative input ...

If there’s one thing Symone Sanders Townsend has never struggled with, it’s finding something to say. The former White House advisor has made a career out of speaking her mind, a quality that has ...

From the red carpet to Halloween celebrations, familiar faces made appearances at several major events. In New York City, ...

From the return of Power to new comedy specials from Janelle James and Mike Tyson, this month brings a variety of ...

The Tony winner and Raising Kanan alum on her fourth NYC Marathon, how she became a runner and the playlist that gets her to ...

When I heard about the death of Javits Frimpong, I was instantly flooded with a mix of dread, sadness, and vexation. His story felt familiar, and it did to many other children of immigrants or victims ...